What is Itraconazole?
Fungal infections including ringworm.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Itraconazole is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Blocks the fungal enzyme needed to build the fungal cell membrane.
What is it used for?
Fungal infections including ringworm. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Flavored oral suspension. Flavored suspensions are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide, then given by mouth.
- Nasal spray. Nasal sprays are primed before first use and sprayed into each nostril as directed.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset, liver effects. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People or pets with liver disease or heart failure. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: many flavored liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Itraconazole in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as flavored oral suspension, nasal spray, capsule. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Itraconazole is also prepared in combination with Gentamicin, Mupirocin, EDTA (tris-EDTA). See combination preparations in our library.